Think you have what it takes to be declared “The Funniest in Corpus Christi?”

Get on stage and show off your comedic talent on Friday in a competition at the new Comics Live Comedy Club.

The event, which will feature an 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. show, will serve as the grand opening for the downtown club, located at 1214 N. Chaparral St. next to Railroad Seafood Station.

The club was formerly called The Vent Comedy Club and operated out of Gators Sports Bar.

A new name and new location also comes with a new line up of entertainment, said John Roman, one of the club’s co-owners. Roman runs the club with Erik Sanchez and Anthony “Niño B” Lopez.

The club seats about 125 to 150. It’s an intimate setting that Roman said takes a cue from East Coast comedy lounges.

Friday’s competition is open to amateurs and professionals who live in a 100 mile radius of Nueces County.

Contestants will compete for cash prizes and gift bags and be judged by a local celebrity panel of judges that will include Texas Toyz owner Dean Fritsch, radio personality Ed Ocañas and a surprise comedian.

Audience response also will be key to victory, Roman added.

The deadline to sign-up is 7 p.m. Friday.

On Saturday, check out one of the two shows featuring comedians Dee Williams and Clifton Simmons.

Next weekend, the club will feature funnyman Flo Hernandez, a Hollywood Improv favorite.

Thursdays will be open mic comedy and Fridays and Saturdays will feature national touring comics.

If You Go

What: The Funniest in Corpus Christi competition

When: 8 and 10 p.m. Friday

Where: Comics Live Comedy Club, 1214 N. Chaparral St.

Cost: $10 for each show; $15 for both shows; free to participate

Information: For reservations call John Roman at 361-434-4290

Other events

Comedians Dee Williams and Clifton Simmons

When: 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday

Comedians Flo Hernandez and Patrick Puckett

When: 9 p.m. June 29 and at 8 and 10 p.m. June 30

Cost: $10/advance; $12/door; $5/police, students and military discount with valid identification